My Relationship with Crib
The Game of Crib (January 17, 2018) “15/2…15/4….15/6….and a pair of 4’s for 8” Haha! Words like that used to drive me CRAZY!!!!!! I heard them every night for hours … Continue reading
When Grief Knocks….
June 6, 2017 When Grief Knocks…. Grief knocked unexpectedly at my door……. I did not want to let him in. I actually thought that I had met him before and … Continue reading
Love Lessons
September 16, 2016 (www.picturequotes.com) Love Lessons Learning about love and relationships again, as a single, elderly woman, in my late 60’s, after 25 years of marriage and 10 years … Continue reading
A Broken Heart Can Be Mended
(www.fanpop.com) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I had a dream…….. In my dream, James and I (my Jim and I) were having a disagreement of some kind. He would come close but frustratingly stop … Continue reading
Communion, Grief and Hope
We all took communion together at my church today, for the second Sunday in a row. Usually it’s an individual thing, or a small group, or a family taking … Continue reading
Saying Goodbye
I attended the funeral service of one of our First Nations elders today. She was the lady from whom my husband and I bought our house on Aktis that we … Continue reading
JusJoJan, #6, Reading
My Utmost for His Highest, an Oswald Chambers devotional, has to be one of my most favourite books (there are a few) besides my bible. This one is actually my … Continue reading
Heartbeat
I used to do this any time we were lying down together. It was very comforting, even if his heart used to miss a beat sometimes….. It has been 8 … Continue reading
Missing My Husband
I went out on my own tonight, Jim, as has been my custom lately, and I did enjoy myself listening to local musicians at Serious Coffee. I think you would … Continue reading
Winter of My Soul
The Winter of My Soul What is this friendless place? Memories Speaking to me faintly Echoes of another time (Inspired by a long ago reading of Chuck Swindoll’s book, “Come … Continue reading
Loss
Loss, October 11, 2014 I remember how stunned I felt when I suddenly lost my husband that day in 2006. I remember how completely helpless I was and how numb … Continue reading
Crying Comes Suddenly
Crying Comes Suddenly Crying comes suddenly Brought on by thought, or memory Stark realization That you are no more And there is nothing I can do to bring you back. … Continue reading
An Attitude of Gratitude, Day 10
Day 10, An Attitude of Gratitude December 10, 2012 Today, I am thankful for encouragement. I think of the many people who have encouraged me over the last several years … Continue reading
